The Town FilesMahnomen, Minnesota
City in Mahnomen County · population 1,240 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $83,200
- Household income
- $45,341
- Jan low / Jul high
- -2° / 79°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 40.4
Mahnomen is a city of 1,240 people in Mahnomen County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $83,200, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks hipper than 79% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 77% of Minnesota towns, better transit than 75% of Minnesota towns.
How Mahnomen ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mahnomen is worth $83,200, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $45,341, which is more affordable than 97% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $753 a month. 56.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mahnomen | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $83,200 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $753 | $991 |
| Median household income | $45,341 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 56.1% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Mahnomen
| People | Mahnomen | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.4% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.6% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 13.1 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 90.2% |
Weather in Mahnomen
July highs average 78.5°F and January lows -2.5°F. About 26.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 185 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mahnomen since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 24, 2023 about 1.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 10, 1972.
Severe weather in Mahnomen County since 1996
Mahnomen County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2023 | Flood | DR-4722: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 13, 2022 | Flood | DR-4659: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Mahnomen County
Mahnomen County had 1,989 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,380 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Mahnomen itself the ACS puts it at 9.8%.
Public schools in Mahnomen
3 public schools with 650 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAHNOMEN ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 312 | 10.4 |
| MAHNOMEN SECONDARY | 7-12 | 308 | 14.0 |
| MAHNOMEN AREA LEARNING CENTER | 6-12 | 30 | — |
Towns near Mahnomen
- Pembina, MN3.8 mi · 621 people · home $174,400
- Twin Valley, MN14.2 mi · 723 people · home $93,400
- White Earth, MN14.8 mi · 765 people · home $163,200
- White Earth, MN15.6 mi · 522 people · home —
- Naytahwaush, MN16.2 mi · 504 people · home $88,800
- Twin Lakes, MN18.3 mi · 727 people · home $121,500
- Garfield, MN20.6 mi · 519 people · home $247,300
- Fertile, MN20.9 mi · 804 people · home $129,500
Mahnomen questions
Is Mahnomen, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mahnomen scores better for retirees than 16% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 20%. 24.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Mahnomen?
The median owner-occupied home in Mahnomen is valued at $83,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,341, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $753 a month.
What is the weather like in Mahnomen?
July highs average 78.5°F and January lows -2.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Mahnomen get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mahnomen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 24, 2023. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)